Township Trailblazers: Blake Nelson – A quiet hero of Red Rock Township

By Loree Gaikowski, SDATAT Legislative Director
Jul 27, 2025
Jul 27, 2025

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By Loree Gaikowski, SDATAT Legislative Director

As I entered Red Rock Township east of Brandon, South Dakota, my heart swelled at the beauty of the rolling fields, farmsteads, and neatly kept gravel roads laid out before me. My thoughts traveled to Blake Nelson, the man I was on my way to meet - my next Township Trailblazer.

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Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Each month, the South Dakota Association of Towns and Townships is highlighting township officials, board members, grader operators, clerks, treasurers, or township advocates who go above and beyond. Email your nomination for a feature in Township Trailblazers to legislative@sdtownships.com or call 605-353-1439.